Once my taskbar disappears I can get it back by double-clicking on the xp_taskbar_desktop_fixall.vbs file, but it will eventually disappear again, any ideas?
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kaptinpeasea
, Sep 25 2005 12:04 PM
#16
Posted 05 October 2005 - 07:31 PM
Once my taskbar disappears I can get it back by double-clicking on the xp_taskbar_desktop_fixall.vbs file, but it will eventually disappear again, any ideas?
#17
Posted 06 October 2005 - 03:16 PM
If you right click on the taskbar is there a check next to "Lock the taskbar"?
#18
Posted 07 October 2005 - 10:02 AM
My disappearing Taskbar problem seems to be fixed, I'm not quite sure what the exact cause of the problem was. The only thing I did differently was after it had disappeared I had ran the xp_taskbar_desktop_fixall.vbs file and instead of carrying on as I normally would I immediately shut down and restarted, besides that I hadn't made any changes at all.
I have one last question, I am currently using McAfee virus protection, Windows firewall, and Pop-Up Stopper Free Edition running in the background, I also use Spyware Doctor, Cleanup, Lavasoft Ad Aware Protection SE from time to time to protect my computer. Is this sufficient protection or can you make any suggestions on how to better protect my computer?
Thanks for all your help!
I will be gladly giving a donation for all your services.
I have one last question, I am currently using McAfee virus protection, Windows firewall, and Pop-Up Stopper Free Edition running in the background, I also use Spyware Doctor, Cleanup, Lavasoft Ad Aware Protection SE from time to time to protect my computer. Is this sufficient protection or can you make any suggestions on how to better protect my computer?
Thanks for all your help!
I will be gladly giving a donation for all your services.
#19
Posted 07 October 2005 - 01:56 PM
That's pretty good protection, but I do a have a couple more I would add. I would install a more robust firewall like Zone Alarm. There's a free version available here.
http://www.zonelabs....reeDownload.jsp
And I would also recommend adding a program called Spyware Blaster. There's a link and more info included in the prevention speech below.
Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
http://www.zonelabs....reeDownload.jsp
And I would also recommend adding a program called Spyware Blaster. There's a link and more info included in the prevention speech below.
Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
- Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows ME or XP then you should disable and reenable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point left over from what we have just cleaned.
You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:
Managing Windows Millenium System Restore
or
Windows XP System Restore Guide
Renable system restore with instructions from tutorial above
- Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
- From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
- Click once on the Security tab
- Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
- Click once on the Custom Level button.
- Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
- Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
- Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
- Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
- Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
- Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
- When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
- If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
- Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
- Use an AntiVirus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.
See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:
Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources
- Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.
- Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.
For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:
Understanding and Using Firewalls
- Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
- Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Using Spybot - Search & Destroy to remove Spyware , Malware, and Hijackers
- Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer
- Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.
A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:
Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
- Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
#20
Posted 20 October 2005 - 03:50 PM
Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could help.
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